
A staple in the Foodism pages, The Radar takes you through the hottest new bar and restaurant openings around the city. In this edition we fill you in on everything from The Chase Group's new plant-based restaurant in Yorkville, to the new spot on King Street to try out the oh so trendy poke bowl, and plenty of spots in between to keep your mouths happy this month.

For our first guest column - we had to go big and it doesn't get much bigger than Jamie Kennedy. Hear from the Toronto celebrity chef, in his own words, about why farms and restaurants need to rekindle their relationship

Each month, we'll highlight our favourite recipes from a newly-released cookbook. First up are four tasty dishes from Batch - Over 200 Recipes, Tips and Techniques for a Well Preserved Kitchen including these hard-to-resist cod fishcakes.

Leña is the latest restaurant from Oliver & Bonacini and arguably one of the most high-profile openings of the year. Writer Libby Roach interviews the man behind it all, Anthony Walsh, on how the spot is a tribute to mothers, grandmothers and Latin cooking.

Come away with us each issue as we explore a city or region outside the GTA. If you can get there on a weekend, we'll cover it. Our first trip takes editor Suresh Doss to Prince Edward Country where the harvest brings with it some of the best food and wine around.

At his farmer's market food stall. Sanjiz Matthews sells chicken kathi rolls, mango lassis and some of the freshest and most authentic spice blends around. Lindsay Burgess meets Toronto's undiscovered spice savant.